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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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